This inspirational course is perfect for novice and intermediate players who want to learn to play familiar spirituals and hymns in traditional gospel style. Ethel Caffie-Austin teaches the simple melody to each song, then adds harmony notes and chords in the right hand, and left hand bass lines complete with octaves, accents, "walking" and "stride"styles. Finally, by adding fill-ins, runs, turnarounds, arpeggios and other elements, you complete your gospel arrangement. Songs include "When the Saints Go Marching In," "Standing in the Need of Prayer," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Angels Keep Watching Over Me." This entertaining and carefully-taught lesson, with special overhead camera angles for a clear view of the piano keyboard, will have you playing joyful and uplifting music in no time.
